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MSNBC has a breaking news story today on the most Popular and the most Unusual pet names of 2008. I like to call stories like this "news for the lonely and insane," but hey most of America seems to love animals more than humans so I guess it has it's audience. I don't particularly like either species so maybe I'm the crazy one here. I shan't judge you crazy cat ladies and doggy diaperers for I'm sure a few of my two friends will become you one day. So on with the show! The lists are organized by the categories of Dogs: Most Popular and Most Unusual and Cats: Most Popular and Most Unusual. Let's start with the most UNUUUUUSUAL first, whaddya say?

Dogs-Most Unusual
1. Rush Limbark
2. Sirius Lee Handsome
3. Rafikikadiki
4. Low Jack
5. Meatwad
6. Peanut Wigglebutt
7. Scuddles Unterfuss
8. Sophie Touch & Pee
9. Admiral Toot
10. Spatula

Cats-Most Unusual
1. Edward Scissorpaws
2. Sir Lix-a-lot
3. Optimus Prrrime
4. Buddah Pest
5. Snoop Kitty Kitty
6. Miss Fuzzbutt
7. 80 Bucks
8. Sparklemonkey
9. Rosie Posie Prozac
10. Toot Uncommon


Edward Scissorpaws, check, Admiral Toot, check, Rush Limbark, check. Alright, alright everything seems to be in order here. A fairly balanced mix of clever, silly and obvious puns, in addition to the obvious celebrity influences and inanimate objects. These look like two very distinct lists with some very thoughtful names on them. The pets with these names should be very proud to be called by these ridiculous cognomen's for their owners took the time to think of one special enough for their fluffy tail alone. NOW let's move onto the most POPULAR names.

Dogs-Most Popular
1. Max
2. Bailey
3. Bella
4. Molly
5. Lucy
6. Buddy
7. Maggie
8. Daisy
9. Sophie
10. Chloe

Cats-Most Popular
1. Max
2. Chloe
3. Tigger
4. Tiger
5. Lucy
6. Smokey
7. Oliver
8. Bella
9. Shadow
10. Charlie

Hmmmm... is it just me or is there something fishy about those lists? I can't quite put my finger on it but something...seems... OH I know! They're the same F-ing lists. THAT'S it. Way to be, popularity. Generic and boring like you've always been. I salute you for your never changing safety choices and love of predictable whimsy. Get real with yourself popularity, you're boring and you probably S mad D yo.

Now what strikes you about the most unusual lists vs. the most popular lists? Could it be creativity and hilarity vs. boring dumb assness? YESS!! DING DING DING! That's IT by George!

So people who name their pets "Unusual" names like Spatula and Rosie Posie Prozac are geniuses and people who name their pets "Popular" names like Michael (which, btw I think naming an animal a run of the mill human name is a sign of a serial killer) and fluffy are boring losers and highly paid bankers. Makes perfect sense.

Or maybe it's a rich and poor thing? I guess this means I'll never have money if I name my future kitty Professor Marcello the Retardo Jerk. Oh well, a girl can dream can't she? Although I can't say that I believe in this philosophy when it comes to children mind you. A good old fashioned John or Catherine will satisfy this task any day as opposed to Misty or Apple. A pet's soul purpose in life is to bear the dumbest name you can think of, so please popular people, stop testing the waters with your kids and leave it to the dogs. Kids need to function in life just as you did. A dog just needs to eat, poop and sleep.